Sustainable Forestry

Icy Straits Lumber operates in extremely small timber sales, the smallest in the history
of the Tongass. This new, more sustainable approach allows us to focus on quality, not quantity.
We intend to preserve this incredible resource for future generations.

Value Added

Alaska Legacy Wood Homes

“The idea is that the wood has been here for a long, long time, and we want to create products that last a long time… So the idea is to build a lasting legacy out of the wood that is right here in our backyard… to me it’s special wood.”
– Wes Tyler, Owner

Sustainable Forestry

The timber sales that Icy Straits Lumber use are some of the smallest in the history of the Tongass. With newer, more sustainable harvest methods, we hope to preserve this incredible resource for future generations. Quality, not quantity